Community Education

Frequently Asked Questions

Classes

HOW DO I REGISTER?

  • REGISTER ONLINE: Online registration is recommended as classes fill quickly.
  • Mail: Print and complete one registration form for each individual registering for a class. Mail with full payment, including material fees to:


    Boise School District
    Community Education
    8169 W. Victory Road
    Boise, ID 83709

    Payment may be made by check or money order payable to Boise School District Community Education, or by MasterCard, Visa or debit card.
  • Walk-In: Deliver completed registration forms with full payment to the Boise School District Community Education Office at the District Service Center, 8169 W. Victory Road. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday unless the Center is closed.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO REGISTER FOR A CLASS?

  • Tuition is $8.00 per instructional hour and pro-rated per the number of class sessions, with a maximum of $55, not including class material fees.
  • See individual class descriptions for class fees.
  • Material fees are non-refundable if a student drops a class.

WHEN IS PAYMENT DUE?

  • All class fees must be paid in full at the time of registration; Cash, Check, Money Order, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or debit card accepted.

HOW IS THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM FUNDED?

  • The Boise Schools Community Education program is funded primarily from revenue generated from class fees (tuition). The goal over the next few years is to cover all program expenses without relying on supplemental funding from the Boise School District. The budget for Community Education covers catalog publishing costs (fall, winter, spring), postage, and administrative staff/overhead for running the program. We welcome patron insight and suggestions to help reduce costs as this important program continues to grow.

DO I RECEIVE CONFIRMATION OF MY REGISTRATION?

  • If you register online, you will be provided an electronic receipt that you can print. This receipt is not required for class attendance.
  • Students who fax or mail registration forms will receive either an e-mail or a printed receipt.
  • Please keep a copy of your submitted registration form, and schedule your class(es) on your calendar!
  • Use the waiting list option! There is no charge to be on a waiting list; if space becomes available, we will contact you.

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ARE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE?

  • YES, tuition scholarships may be available for students in hardship situations. Eligibility guidelines are the same as those used for the Boise School District Free or Reduced Meal Program.
  • Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students on a first-come, first-served basis and will be dependent upon the amount of scholarship funding available.
  • A $16.00 tuition scholarship may be awarded for one class per session, per student; maximum of two per family. Recipients are required to pay the materials fee and additional tuition for their class.
  • Scholarship applications are available here or at the Community Education office and must be submitted with the Class Registration Form.
  • Students will be informed if they have been awarded a scholarship within two (2) business days of receipt of their application.

CAN I DONATE TO THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND?

  • Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Boise School District Community Education Scholarship Fund!
  • It is through generous contributions that tuition scholarships are made available to other students in need.
  • When registering online, select "Add More Courses" and choose "Scholarship Donation".
  • Scholarship donations are not refundable. We thank you in advance!

WHY WOULD A CLASS BE CANCELLED?

  • Classes are not scheduled when Boise Public Schools are closed.
  • Community Education classes may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Listen to local radio or television stations for information on school closures or call the Community Education office at 854-4047.
  • If an instructor becomes ill or has an emergency and needs to cancel or postpone a class, the Community Education office will make every effort to alert students via email or telephone. Please provide both e-mail and telephone contact data when you register on-line.
  • If possible, classes will be rescheduled.
  • Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements may be cancelled.

HOW DO I GET A REFUND?

  • A refund of class tuition and material fees will be given if our office cancels the class.
  • If a student requests to drop a class seven days before the start of class or has a documented medical reason, a refund of only the class tuition will be issued. Material fees will not be refunded. A $5 transaction fee will be charged for all refunds.
  • Students may download a Refund Request Form. Requests will be processed within 15 business days of receipt.
  • Escrow credit is also available for future classes.

MAY I TEACH A COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASS?

  • We are always searching for new instructors to join our wonderful team of volunteers!
  • Upon approval of the class, instructors choose the dates, number of classes and school location.
  • Please visit our Instructors page to download the Instructor Application and Class Proposal.

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Notice of Risk
Participation in a Boise School District Community Education Program physical activity class may be dangerous and cause injury. The Boise School District is not responsible for any injury to a participant/student, nor responsible for any medical, dental, chiropractic or hospital bill related to participation in a Community Education activity.

Religious/Sectarian Program
Attendance and participation in Boise School District Community Education classes are voluntary. Community Education classes may provide information about and discuss sectarian or religious tenants or doctrines. Community Education classes are not part of the District’s required curriculum. The District’s religious expression policy respects the right of each individual to follow his/her own beliefs, so long as the beliefs do not infringe upon the rights of others.

Photographs/Videotapes
Each participant consents to the use of photographs or videotapes taken of them for future program promotional or marketing materials.